Associate Director (Transport Planning)

Wave Search • Birmingham, ENG, United Kingdom • 1w ago

Job Description

Join a dynamic and well-established UK-based consultancy that has been thriving for 20 years. This privately-owned firm is on a sustainable growth path, expanding its influence across new regions and sectors. With a reputation for delivering specialized support to high-profile house building and strategic land promoter clients such as Taylor Wimpey, Bellway Homes, Hallam Land, and Countryside to name a few. The company works on transformative infrastructure projects, including new towns and large-scale residential settlements ranging from 1,000 to over 3,000 homes.

What's on offer:

Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to work from home with minimal office visits.
Autonomy: Set your own schedule, provided you meet deadlines and maintain quality standards.
Impactful Projects: Engage in large-scale developments like new towns and urban extensions, with projects exceeding 1,000 homes.
Freedom and Influence: Work in an agile SME environment where your ideas can shape the future direction of the business.
Variety and Exposure: Get hands-on experience in different areas of the consultancy.
Efficient Operations: Benefit from a streamlined, red-tape-free environment that encourages innovation.
Challenging and Rewarding Work: Be part of projects from inception to completion, handling strategic, complex sites.
Career Growth: Clear pathways for advancement and professional development.

Role Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the Director to enhance and expand the company's transport planning services.
Provide guidance and support to the transport team to ensure high-quality project delivery.
Manage and deliver an already established pipeline of work.
Cultivate relationships with existing clients and identify new business opportunities through networking, events, and digital platforms.

Core Services Provided:

Developing comprehensive transport strategies for major infrastructure initiatives.
Minimizing traffic disruption and optimizing traffic flow.
Promoting environmentally friendly and sustainable transport options.
Enhancing site accessibility and refining parking solutions.

Key Activities Include:

Conducting traffic modelling using tools such as Junctions 10 and LINSIG.
Producing technical reports, including transport assessments, travel plans, and strategies for sustainable travel.
Clearly and effectively presenting findings and recommendations.